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Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour

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Chicago, USA
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Chicago’s Loop is home to some of the city’s most perfectly preserved Art Deco architecture designed during the Roaring 20s. See 7 stunning Art Deco buildings, all masterpieces in their unique & individual ways, as well as 4-5 other notable properties and outdoor sculptures on this fun and fabulous walk of Chicago's Financial District and parts of the North Michigan Avenue corridor. Your tour guide, interior designer, and historical architecture guru Ronnie Frey will paint a picture you'll not soon forget of modern life in the New Machine Age.

What's Included

  • Historical photos on a private web page

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    231 South La Salle Street
    Chicago, IL 60604, USA

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    End point

    68 East Wacker Place
    Chicago, IL 60601, USA

    Chicago Motor Club Building (Hampton Inn Loop)

    What To Expect

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    Chicago Board Of Trade Building

    Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Calder’s Flamingo (pass by)

    Catch a distant view of this incredible red sculpture.
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    135 South Lasalle Street

    Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior arcade (when open).
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    One North Lasalle Street

    Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and the interior lobby (when open).
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    33 N La Salle St

    Learn about all the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    First United Methodist Church of Chicago

    See the amazing gothic architectural details on the exterior and photos of the interior of the tallest church in America, the "chapel in the sky".
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Miro's Chicago

    See this famous outdoor sculpture.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Picasso

    See this famous outdoor sculpture.
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    2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Macy's on State Street

    See interior Art Deco motifs in the old Marshall Field Department Store and also the famous Tiffany Glass atrium. Also, see the famous "meet me under the clock" Field's 7-ton bronze clocks from the early 1900s.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Carbide and Carbon Building

    Learn about the Art Deco architectural details on the exterior and interior lobby of this famous, green terra cotta building.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Art Deco Madness Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-311960P3

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    • Historical photos on a private web page

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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